Tender

ITT 28/2026 - Dog Kennelling Services Newry, Mounre & Down District Council

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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10 Jun 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has initiated a procurement process for "ITT 28/2026 - Dog Kennelling Services" aimed at securing a reliable and welfare-focused dog kennelling service. This tender, classified under the services category, invites open competition for interested parties. The location for this procurement is based in Newry, United Kingdom, with key activities scheduled within June 2026. The enquiry period concludes on 18th June 2026, while the deadline for tender submissions is 25th June 2026. This process follows an open procurement method, specifically designed for below-threshold competitions, ensuring a transparent and accessible bidding landscape.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the animal welfare and kennelling service industries. It is especially well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the emphasis on qualitative project-specific responses. Organizations that can demonstrate the capability to manage a secure and resilient facility are encouraged to participate. With a contract period spanning from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2030, there is a substantial opportunity for sustained business growth and collaboration with the District Council, offering a valued partnership that ensures continuous service delivery and quality care.

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Notice Title

ITT 28/2026 - Dog Kennelling Services Newry, Mounre & Down District Council

Notice Description

Newry, Mounre & Down District Council requires a reliable, resilient and welfare-focused kennelling service that ensures full statutory compliance, protects animal welfare, and provides assurance of continuity of service under all circumstances. The Supplier must demonstrate the ability to deliver a secure, professionally managed facility capable of meeting fluctuating demand while maintaining consistent standards of care, record-keeping and cooperation with Council officers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b20b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054834-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98380000 - Dog kennel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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